Supply Chain Research

Ford is among the first firms to articulate a long-term strategy shift in response to the pandemic and current component shortages. President Biden’s proposals for stricter Buy American rules could lead to further upheaval in truck supply chains. Also: DSV Panalpina’s third upgrade comes with view of normalization in 2022; Pentair, Donaldson look for pricing to wash away supply chain cost inflation; steel tariffs here to stay, at least until the end of the year; FMC review recommendations aid enforcement, won’t bring rate regulations; and forwarders expect months or years of logistics di...